Meet the BioPharma Crescent
North Carolina is a global leader in life sciences, and the BioPharma Crescent is home to one of the state’s largest clusters of biomanufacturing operations. We’ve been supporting the life sciences since Burroughs Wellcome landed here 1970. We know what pharma and biopharma companies need to succeed, and we have it in spades. Part of our success comes from a great location with abundant natural resources, the rest comes from an amazing group of companies and decades of public and private investments.
Our region is adjacent to Raleigh, Durham and the Research Triangle Park. However, our costs are noticeably lower. There are plenty of other advantages too.
Keep reading to learn more, or complete this form and we’ll contact you to answer any questions you may have.
Key Facts & Figures

10,000 people employed by area biopharma companies

Unmatched industry training programs to fit your exact needs

11 Million gallons per day of excess water capacity

8 Million gallons per day of excess wastewater capacity

Development ready sites from a few acres to a few hundred acres

Existing shell buildings from 20K SF to well over 100K SF

Concierge Permitting to fast-track construction projects

Lower operating costs than any other life science hub

#1 Business Climate in U.S., Site Selection Magazine, 2021

790 Life Sciences companies with 70,000 employees in NC

Less than one hour to Raleigh-Durham International

Performance-based incentives for qualifying projects
Contact Us
Mary Hecht-Kissell, Vice President, Corporate Communications
North Carolina Biotechnology Center
Phone: 919-523-7993
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